Main Window

Two monitor-shaped icons on the main window of ESET Cyber Security (for Mac) represent computer security and online security. If there's a problem with your setup, the corresponding monitor turns red and ESET displays an explanation.

Potentially Unwanted Applications

Potentially unwanted applications aren't malware, strictly
speaking, but as the name implies, you probably don't want them on your system.
ESET requires you to make a yes-or-no decision as to whether it should detect
PUAs.

Scan Choices

The default smart scan looks for malware in memory and in
the most likely locations. In testing, it proved much slower than the typical
quick scan. You can also choose an in-depth system scan, or a custom scan of
specific areas.

Scheduler

ESET's scan scheduler goes way beyond what competitors
offer. It can launch a scan, an update, or an arbitrary application, and can do
so on a daily or weekly basis, or any time certain events occur such as a new
user login or a successful update.

Phishing Attempt

Here ESET has steered the browser away from a fraudulent
website, instead displaying a page that explains what it did.

Removable Media Blocking

Where ESET's Windows antivirus offers an elaborate system of
rules and permissions for device control, the Mac version simply lets you block
all access to media of five different types.

Tools

On the tools page you can view log files, check protection
stats, or get a list of running processes. As with the Windows antivirus, the
processes list draws on ESET's LiveGrid database to offer details such as
prevalence and reputation for each process.

Help Page

ESET's Help page gives you a direct link to create a help
ticket, along with access to knowledgebase articles and a full Help system. In
addition, you can up your security game by participating in the company's
cybersecurity training.